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Closing statements made in Toby trial

Closing statements made in Toby trial

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The prosecution and defense gave closing statements friday in the Michael Toby murder trial.

Maine students compete in Skills USA competition

Maine students compete in Skills USA competition

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Students from all over the state were in Bangor this morning to take part in a friendly competition.

Legislation addresses potential red tide outbreak

Legislation addresses potential red tide outbreak

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--As Maine's shellfish industry braces for what could be another bad outbreak of red tide this summer, the U-S House of Representatives, has passed legislation to address the problem.

Public hearing to be held regarding railway closure

Public hearing to be held regarding railway closure

HERMON, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--Federal officials say they'll hold a public hearing in Maine on the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway's application to abandon about 240 miles of rail line in the northern third of the state.

Flower show brings a taste of Spring to Portland

Flower show brings a taste of Spring to Portland

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- This year, visitors to the Portland Flower Show will be taking a walk on the wild side.  The theme is "Gardens Gone Wild".

Bangor Hydro, Maine Public Service Co. plan merger

Bangor Hydro, Maine Public Service Co. plan merger

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The parent company of Maine's second-largest electric utility has agreed to buy the company that owns the state's third-largest utility.

Baldacci meeting with Bumble Bee CEO at cannery

Baldacci meeting with Bumble Bee CEO at cannery

PROSPECT HARBOR, Maine (AP) -- Gov. John Baldacci is meeting with the top executive of Bumble Bee Foods to discuss potential future uses for the company's sardine cannery in eastern Maine that is slated to close next month.

Maine House enacts anti-bug firewood bill

Maine House enacts anti-bug firewood bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine lawmakers are on the verge of enacting a law barring importation of firewood from other states.

Maine Maritime Academy Students get anti-piracy training

Maine Maritime Academy Students get anti-piracy training

CASTINE, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --The "State of Maine" is docked safely in Castine now, but what if it were targeted by pirates in more dangerous waters?

Maine couple found dead suffered gunshot wounds

Maine couple found dead suffered gunshot wounds

 CLEARLAKE, Calif. (NEWS CENTER)- In California the Napa County Coroner's Office says 32-year-old Frank Maddox and his wife 40-year-old Yvette Maddox of Maine were apparently shot.

Maine high court upholds state wind farm law

Maine high court upholds state wind farm law

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Maine's supreme court has upheld a state law that aims to speed up the permitting process for wind farms in Maine.

Fire destroys house and barn in Gorham

Fire destroys house and barn in Gorham

GORHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Investigators say a fire that destroyed a house and barn in Gorham was an accident.

Most Maine offices closed for shutdown day

Most Maine offices closed for shutdown day

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Thousands of Maine state employees are having a three-day weekend as most state offices close as part of a series of shutdown days to help balance the state budget.

Female students shadow Maine's political leaders

Female students shadow Maine's political leaders

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- This legislative session is the first one in Maine history in which the two top leadership positions - Senate President and Speaker of the House - are being held by women.

 

Former Bangor mayor gives state restructuring ideas

Former Bangor mayor gives state restructuring ideas

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A former mayor of Bangor held a news conference Thursday outlining some of his ideas to restructure state government.

Oil dealers, fishermen object to off-shore energy bill

Oil dealers, fishermen object to off-shore energy bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The legislature is considering a bill that would encourage the development of off-shore wind and tidal power.

Oxford Aviation owner claims dispute is forcing layoffs

Oxford Aviation owner claims dispute is forcing layoffs

OXFORD, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The owner of an aviation company in Oxford County claims a dispute with the county is forcing him to lay off workers.

Judge hears recording of Toby's confession during trial

Judge hears recording of Toby's confession during trial

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Michael Toby's murder trial continued Thursday.

Maine budget gap shrinks again

Maine budget gap shrinks again

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine's state budget prospects are looking a little better as the budget gap shrinks again. The gap between revenues and expenses -- pegged at $438 million a few weeks ago -- is now around $310 million.

Deliberations continue in Matinicus shooting trial

Deliberations continue in Matinicus shooting trial

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) -- Jurors have been sent home for the day without reaching a verdict in the trial of a Maine lobsterman charged with shooting a fellow lobsterman in a feud over lobster traps.

 
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